Marco Avellaneda facts for kids
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Marco Manuel Avellaneda
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| Born | 18 June 1813 |
| Died | 3 October 1841 (aged 28) Metán
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| Nationality | Argentine |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Martyrdom |
Marco Manuel Avellaneda (born June 18, 1813 – died October 3, 1841) was an important politician in Argentina. He served as the governor of Tucumán Province. He was also the father of Nicolás Avellaneda, who later became the President of Argentina. Marco Avellaneda is remembered for his role in a major conflict and for being called "the martyr of Metán."
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Early Life and Education
Marco Manuel Avellaneda was born in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca on June 18, 1813. His father, Nicolás Avellaneda y Tula, was the first governor of Catamarca Province.
Marco started his schooling at a Franciscan school. There, he learned Latin and public speaking. In 1823, his family moved to San Miguel de Tucumán.
Later, Marco Avellaneda received a special scholarship. This allowed him to study at the College of Moral Sciences in Buenos Aires. He made many friends there, including Juan Bautista Alberdi and Marcos Paz. In 1834, he earned his doctorate degree in law. He was known for being a great speaker. His friends even called him "Marco Tulio" because he was so good at it. He also wrote for a newspaper called El amigo del país (The Friend of the Country).
Political Career Begins
After his studies, Marco Avellaneda returned to Tucumán. He became friends with Governor Alejandro Heredia. His political career quickly grew. By 1835, he was a legislator. Just three years later, at age 25, he became the president of the House of Representatives in Tucumán. He helped create a new constitution for the province in 1833.
In 1838, Governor Alejandro Heredia was killed. This event led to big changes in the region.
The Northern League and Conflict
Marco Avellaneda became a key leader in a group called the Northern League. This group was formed by provinces in northwestern Argentina. They wanted to oppose the powerful leader Juan Manuel de Rosas, who led the Federal government.
In 1840, the government of Tucumán Province joined with Salta, La Rioja, Catamarca, and Jujuy. They formed a Unitarian alliance. This group officially stopped recognizing Rosas as their main authority.
Avellaneda served as a minister in the governments of several leaders. These included Bernabé Piedrabuena, Pedro de Garmendia, and Gregorio Aráoz de Lamadrid.
Tragic End and Legacy
The Northern League faced a major battle against forces led by Manuel Oribe. This battle, called the Battle of Famaillá, happened on September 19, 1841. The Northern League was defeated, and many of its leaders were captured.
Avellaneda tried to escape northward towards Jujuy Province. However, he was captured by Gregorio Sandoval, who switched sides to support Rosas. Avellaneda and other officers were handed over to Oribe.
Marco Avellaneda was killed on October 3, 1841, in Metán, Salta Province. His head was displayed publicly as a warning. Because of this, he became known as "the martyr of Metán." It is said that a woman named Fortunata García de García secretly took his head at night. She then buried it in the San Francisco convent.
Images for kids
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A monument in the place where his head was displayed.
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A statue at Marco Avellaneda's tomb in the Recoleta Cemetery.
See also
In Spanish: Marco Avellaneda para niños
